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66 How do you mix hide glue?
The general rule of thumb for mixing glue is one cup of dry glue to
one cup water. The amount of water can vary slightly depending on the
desired consistency. To make liquid (room temperature) glue add
approximately 5 table spoons of urea (or 3 tablespoons of salt) for
each cup of dry glue. Add the glue to the water and allow to soak for
30 minutes. Heat gently in a commercial glue pot or a double boiler
(water jacket preferred) to 140 degrees F. , stirring occasionally. A
microwave may be used set at half power, then kept warm in the double
boiler or glue pot. DO NOT "cook" the glue as it will break down the
protein chain which is what gives it its strength. The glue is
strained through an old nylon stocking, then placed in the
refrigerator to gel. A cup of glue will make enough to last a while,
so it can be cut into pieces once gelled and kept in the refrigerator
until needed. The pieces will keep for several weeks in the
refrigerator.
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